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Couples invest a great deal of time, energy and money into an individual IVF cycle. Unfortunately, all cycles are not successful. There could be several potential causes for a failed IVF cycle. You should ask –Did a sufficient number of eggs grow?
Did the...

The number of donor egg IVF cycles is increasing. There were 18,000 of these procedures done in the USA in 2010. The success rate with fresh embryos from donor eggs was over 54 percent in 2011, regardless of the age of the mother (SART).If you...

A woman can suffer from a number of medical conditions. These can be broadly grouped as:
Preexisting disorders - occurred before the pregnancy
Concomitant disorders - developed during the pregnancy but not directly related to it.
Pregnancy-related disorders - more likely to occur during pregnancyThe...

Freezing eggs vs. freezing embryos are two separate processes - the main difference being in terms of whether the eggs are fertilized before being frozen or after. The idea behind doing it is that by freezing eggs when you’re young, you have a better chance...

California has a fertility treatment insurance mandate in place which is based on the law (Section 1374.55 of the California Health and Safety Code) enacted in 1989. It is one of the 15 states that have an infertility insurance mandate in place to offer coverage...

Male infertility is directly related to the sperm count and the quality of sperm cells. Sperm count is the number or concentration of sperm cells in a given amount of semen. Factors that define the quality of sperm include sperm motility, which determines the ability...

Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which endometrial lining of the uterus proliferates and expands outside the uterus to other pelvic organs. This can damage the function of other organs—such as the ovaries, bladder, intestines, and appendix, and potentially cause permanent infertility. Surgery is usually...

Did you know many couples who go through fertility treatments have babies with the help of donor eggs? Here are the top reasons why it may be a better idea to use donor eggs.
Carry and give birth to your baby
Donor eggs give you the opportunity...

The answer to this question would vary, depending on a specific case and individual circumstances.Generally speaking, if you, as a couple, have been trying to conceive for over a year without success, there is a significant likelihood of a fertility-related issue contributing to your inability...

Counseling is a highly recommended step in the process of seeking assisted reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization. Going through the whole process can be physically and emotionally challenging, and counseling can provide much need support and coping skills to the couples. Usually, this...